New Grad RN​/Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department - Duke Raleigh Hospital

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Emergency Services at Duke Raleigh Hospital is a fast‑paced, 40‑bed unit providing high‑quality care to patients with acute and complex medical conditions. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that prioritizes excellence in patient care and professional development. Emergency Services supports career growth with opportunities for advancement, education incentives, and bonuses for achieving professional certifications.

Our department is continually evolving to improve patient flow, care delivery, and overall outcomes. Emergency Services offers flexible self‑scheduling in eight‑week blocks, allowing you to align your work schedule with your personal life. Take the next step in your career – apply today and discover where Emergency Services at Duke Raleigh Hospital can take you.

As a Clinical Nurse (RN/Registered Nurse) with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient‑centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department, plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model.

Participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adhere to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

Actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• Full Time: 3 – 12 hour shifts
• Orientation: Follows a structured approach, with three phases to allow new graduate RNs to build and achieve required Emergency Department skills.
• Shifts: As a New Grad RN/Registered Nurse, you will have 12‑14 weeks of orientation. During orientation, you will work all different shifts before you are assigned your preferred shift (examples of what might be available: 7a‑7p; 11a‑11p; 1p‑1a; 7p‑7a).
• Interviews: Virtual or onsite interviews will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026.
• Start date: July 27, 2026 (Cohort).

• All new graduate RN/Clinical Nurse I's will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.
• New graduate RN/Clinical Nurse I's are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII.

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
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